Stuff like that happens in the military. They need a nurse, they find a nurse. It's the "needs of the [Navy, Army, etc]". I see that sort of thing frustrate healthcare professionals, maybe more than...
I would be very curious to hear your experience once in the service. I am in the reserve but not as a nurse. I thought about doing a transfer - I may still - once I finish my current commitment,...
I am in the program now. We have people with all sorts of backgrounds, from doctors (yes, really, someone who got a medical degree in another country and I think maybe one ND), pre-med, psych, to LAS...
Link to St Joe's contract. They are all pretty comparable around here, from what I have found: St. Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma - Washington State Nurses
You can find out about specific hourly rates through the union websites. Two big ones are WSNA and SEIC. In this region, I don't think it's too hard to find a job. I am pretty much a new grad and...
I am an NP student now in WA state. From one of my recent classes, people tend to be rather tight-lipped about salaries here, but I would guess in the 80-90K range for a new grad. This is a fantastic...
For the PMHNP track, many people do work during the 2nd & 3rd year. 1st year everyone is just getting by. The school recommends no more than 24 hours/week. Out of the 12 or so students currently...